Deadline: 28 September 2016
IraSME’s 18th Call for Proposals is now open for transnational cooperative research projects between SMEs and RTOs with the objective to develop innovative products, processes or technical services.
IraSME is a network of ministries and funding agencies which are owners or managers of national and regional funding programmes for cooperative research projects between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and in participation of research and technology organisations (RTOs). Against the background of growing competition in global markets, IraSME supports SMEs in their transnational innovation activities, helps them to acquire technological know-how, extend their networks and bridge the gap between research and innovation.
Objectives
- Increasing collaboration between SMEs from different countries
- Increasing cooperation between SMEs and RTOs
- Increasing cooperative & competitive capability of SMEs to work in international R&D networks
- Helping them to develop new products, processes or technical services that exceed
- The existing state of the art and have good market opportunities by lowering the economical risks
Project Duration
The duration of projects can be between 12 and 36 months according to national rules. A project start date six month after the call deadline is highly recommended in order to avoid a rescheduling during the evaluation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposal must be signed by all partners and submitted electronically.
- Draft Consortium Agreement (not signed).
- National/regional requirements for participation fulfilled
- Duration of the project between 12 and 36 months.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form via given website.
Eligible Countries: Austria, Belgium-Flanders, Belgium- Wallonia, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, France.
For more information, please visit IraSME call for proposals.
